Who to Blame? | Medication Cost Series Part 3

Who to Blame? | Medication Cost Series Part 3

Pharmacy Benefit Managers- The Proverbial Middleman By now, friend, we have covered the havoc that “Big Pharma” and the Health Insurance Industry cause for patients. Now, I have the displeasure of introducing you to the third and possibly most nefarious cog in this machine: Pharmacy Benefit Managers aka PBMs. I’m willing to bet you have … Read More

Who to Blame? | Medication Cost Series Part 2

Who to Blame? | Medication Cost Series Part 2

Health Insurance Company’s Role The health and medical insurance industry in the US decides what the risks of and premiums are for insurance policies. It is essentially the gamble of risk of loss in return for payment of coverage. What does that mean for Americans? Unless you currently live under a rock, in which case, … Read More

Pregnancy, Chronic illness, and Covid-19

Pregnancy, Chronic illness, and Covid-19

If there is anything people with chronic illnesses know when it comes to conceiving a child, it’s that we don’t have the luxury of “oops“. Once my husband and I decided to expand our family beyond our two cats and hedgehog, we started planning 2 years in advance. While it may seem like overkill to … Read More